Lefty Kreh made the 50% rule for leaders and I use it all the time. A 9ft leader is kind of standard. There is a very simple formula, the one made by Lefty. 4+2+1+2=9 4.5+6+3+1.5+3=13.5 We start with 50 and taper down to 15. We start 4ft of 50lb, 2ft of 30lb, 1ft of 25lb then double the last distance of 2ft of 15lb. Listen to me walk through it or here’s a video where I explain it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8vEd7NY53E
Read MoreWe are on week 2 of our summer challenges. Last week we meditated for 30 minutes, and this week the challenge is to drink a gallon of water at least 5 days out of the week. I use a Yeti jug to keep track of this. Remember that through this series of challenges we are going by the quote from Bruce Lee:
“Absorb what is useful
Discard what is not
Add what is uniquely your own”
Did you finish last week’s challenge? Let me know by texting me at (305) 930-7346
Read MoreDr. Hillary Lampers of Hunt Harvest Health podcast joins the show today. Hillary is a certified naturopathic doctor (ND), and we learn all about keeping your body healthy in this episode. We also talk about hunting and the psychological and health rewards that come with harvesting your own meat. Be sure to check out the Hunt Harvest Health podcast on the Waypoint Collective.
Read MoreThis week Nick Biondoletti joins the podcast to talk about filming out on the water. Nick produces the show Guides and Tides and is also our cameraman for Saltwater Experience and Into The Blue. Nick breaks down what basics you need to know to get started filming on the water, as well as some tips to make your footage look even better, with a pro camera or with your phone.
Read More“Absorb what is useful
Discard what is not
Add what is uniquely your own”
-Bruce Lee
This quote begins our summer physical challenges! We will try a few new things. Some are easy to do but easier not to do. Some will be real physical challenges. Some will be nutritional experiments. Give them a try if you like. Keep them in your routine if you like them, discard if you don’t. Here’s the challenge for this week: Take 5 days this week to spend 15 minutes of meditation or 3 rounds of Wim Hof breathing, 5 days in a row. Meditation can be different for everyone. For me it will be the Wim Hof Method. Check out http://tomrowlandpodcast.com/blog/summer-challenge for videos on the Wim Hof Method plus other options for meditation.
Read MorePro Angler Luke Dunkin joins the podcast today to talk fishing, along with many other things that he is talented in. Luke is also a successful songwriter, as well as the host of the podcast Low Budget Live, which is on the Waypoint Collective. In this episode we talk fishing and music, and Luke gives us a lot of insight on the professional bass fishing industry. Be sure to check out Luke’s podcast on Waypoint.
Read MoreMy son Hayden Rowland joined the podcast for this week’s How 2 Tuesday for discussing all of the options that you have if you want to spend a summer out west. It is not too late to make summer plans, and we go over 3 or 4 different options for a trip, summer, or whole year out west. If you have any questions about this topic, you can text me at (305) 930-7346 or reach out to Hayden on Instagram @hayden_rowland_
Read MoreLast week we talked about how to build up some workout equipment for $500. If that seemed like too much to spend, I have broken it down to a $50 budget with some key equipment that can keep you in shape and offer unlimited flexibility. I take a deck of cards and a jump rope with me every time I travel, and I am able to complete full body workouts that keep me in great shape. Text “50” to (305) 930-7346 to get the link and password to the private web page that has these workouts.
Read MoreArt hill joins the podcast this week to talk all things marketing in the fishing and boating industry. Art has a ton of experience with helping marine companies grow their brand, and he has some great advice that people can apply to any business. Art was also a college athlete, so of course we talk fitness in this episode as well. If you like this one, be sure to check out Art’s podcast “Maritime Moment” on the Waypoint Collective.
Read MoreThere is no substitute for time on the water for being a great guide. However, you can also help yourself out greatly by asking the right questions when you are booking the trip. In this episode we talk about what questions should be asked, and how to determine your client’s expectations and either deliver like a ROCK STAR, or pass them off to a guide who can. Many of these principles can be applied to other aspects of business. If you like this episode, please share on social media or copy the link and text it to a friend.
Read MoreI have been collecting fitness equipment for 20+ years. In that time I have built a World Class Strength and Conditioning facility in my garage. There is no way I could just buy everything I have all at once, it took time to build just a little at a time. Many people have asked my advice on building a home gym with different budgets. In this episode, I go over some key pieces of equipment that are, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck to offer unlimited flexibility for workouts. We set the budget at $500 and actually came out about $50 under. If you want a list of 10 great workouts that you can do with this equipment, text the word BUDGET to (305) 930-7346 and I will give you the link and password to the private workout page.
Read MoreBlake and Dylan have a podcast called “Breakdown The Dive” which focuses on the commercial diving industry. In this episode we learn a TON about how interesting this industry is, hear some crazy stories from Blake and Dylan about what they have encountered under the water, and much more. Be sure to check out their podcast which is now part of the Waypoint Collective. You can see theirs and all of the other podcasts at waypointtv.com/podcast
Read MoreFor this week’s How 2 Tuesday I had Nick Davis of 239 Flies on the podcast to talk about adding a weed guard to your fly. This can be a life saver if you are in a situation with heavy cover or lots of grass. Nick walks us step-by-step on how to add this weed guard to a fly. If you are listening, we also have a video version of this podcast available on tomrowlandpodcast.com where you can see Nick tie this up on the vise.
Read MoreThis week I have some not so great news about my status with the Crossfit Open. Unfortunately I was unable to advance to the next round. I want to use this as an opportunity to learn, work harder, smarter and be better prepared for the next one. In this episode we talk about dealing with failure, how to use it as motivation, and why we should keep pushing after a disappointing performance. Where have you experienced failure and turned it into a positive? Text me and let me know (305) 930-7346
Read MoreWayne Saunders joins the podcast today. He hosts “Warden’s Watch” a podcast that is a part of the Waypoint Collective. Wayne is a retired game warden and his podcast focuses on telling the stories of wardens all over the world. In this episode, we learn how he became a game warden, hear some crazy stories from the field, and much more. Be sure to check out Wayne’s podcast for yourself to hear more awesome stories like these.
Read MoreWith more and more research being done on fish, we are quickly learning how much we can help the fish by giving them a safe release. Richard Black is one of the best guides in the keys and he recently posted a video on using a dehooker, usually used for offshore bait fishing. In this episode we break down why this is such a good tool to release inshore gamefish. If you want a dehooker like Richard uses, you can pick one up at Tackle Direct.
Read MoreYesterday the online qualifier for the age groups in the Crossfit Open was announced. I have through the weekend to complete these 5 workouts and have already started on it! In this episode I get the first look at what workouts I will be completing and talk you all through what I am excited about, as well as what I am not looking forward to. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @tom_rowland and I will be updating you on my progress as I try to qualify for the next round! Wish me luck!
Read MoreGraham Tayloe knows a lot about turkey hunting, and he recently was a part of the grand slam world record time, where his crew killed all 4 species in 45 hours. This consisted of traveling by plane between Alabama, Florida, Kansas, and South Dakota. They only slept for 5 hours during those 45 hours but were able to set the new world record! Graham talks us through the whole experience, and also tells us about a very special turkey that he recently killed on his own down in Alabama, an extremely rare albino. He tells us about it's different calling habits, and how he was able to have success hunting the turkey as the season was coming to a close. This episode is full of great knowledge from Graham, so if you like turkey hunting or hunting in general, you'll definitely like this one.
Read MoreOne of the most common excuses that I hear for not working out is that people want to get in better shape before they join a group, gym, trainer, etc. Any good gym is going to have classes and opportunities that cater to any level of fitness. A good trainer will be able to accommodate workouts to you in line with your fitness level. Many people that make this excuse never even start that first step to getting in better shape, so don’t be afraid to join a group or gym and start your journey to good fitness regardless of your fitness level.
Read MoreClay “The Carpenter” Guida joins the podcast today to talk UFC, wrestling, and of course fishing. I have been a fan of Clay for his entire career and his fights are some of my favorites. Clay is 36-20-0 and he has fought and won against legends like BJ Penn, Nate Diaz, Joe Lauzon, Anthony Pettis and Michael Johnson. Clay came down to Hawks Cay earlier this month to be a guest on Saltwater Experience. We also sat down for a podcast to talk about how Clay got into fishing, his wrestling and UFC background, the parallels between wrestling and fishing, and his new business Gillz and Thrillz with Guida. Be on the lookout for the Saltwater Experience episode with Clay coming to Waypoint early 2022!
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